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Washington, DC, Feb. 12, 2009--An economic stimulus bill is headed for passage in Congress by the end of this week after lawmakers agreed on a $789 billion plan that aims to stem the recession through a mix of government spending and tax cuts.
Irvine, CA, Feb. 12, 2009--The number of foreclosure notices fell in January but was still up from the same month a year ago.
Toledo, OH, Feb. 12, 2009--Forty years after starting as a janitorial supplies and carpet-cleaning firm, Carpets by Otto has switched to selling floor covering.
Jackson, TN, Feb. 12, 2009--Armstrong World Industries said it will indefinitely lay off 110 people from its local hardwood flooring plant, according to the Jackson Sun.
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 11, 2009--Kathryn Patterson has joined Mannington Commercial as a marketing manager.
New York, NY, Feb. 12, 2009--Surging crude inventories and investor skepticism over the U.S. stimulus package sent oil prices below $36 per barrel Thursday.
Vicksburg, MS, Feb. 11, 2009--All 124 employees of the Armstrong hardwood flooring manufacturing plant in Vicksburg were told Monday they won’t have jobs in 90 days, but managers said the shutdown may not be permanent, according to the Vicksburg Post.
Horsham, PA, Feb. 11, 2009 -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers, Inc. said preliminary first quarter results show that revenues were approximately $409.3 million, down 51% from a year ago.
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 11, 2009--Wools of New Zealand Fashion Dynamics competition at Surfaces honored several manufacturers.
Kennesaw, GA., Feb. 10, 2009--Mohawk Industries is the recipient of two 2008 Green Dot Awards (third place and honorable mention in the “services” category), recognizing the company’s Greenworks Center.